as in valve
a fixture for controlling the flow of a liquid the plumber has installed a new spigot over the kitchen sink

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Recent Examples of spigot Picture the global oil market as a bathtub with many spigots (producers) and many drains (consumers). Charles L. Glaser, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2016 In areas that don't have prolonged deep freezes, consider installing an insulated cover (available at most hardware or home goods stores) over the exterior spigot. Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 28 Sep. 2024 In areas that don’t have prolonged deep freezes, consider installing an insulated cover (available at most home goods stores) over the exterior spigot. Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024 Lines to fill at often far flung town spigots, springs, and wells can stretch four hours long. Photographs & Text By Elliot Ross For Time, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spigot 

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“Spigot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spigot. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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